There are reports Galina Voskoboeva has now switched to Kazakhstan from Russia following the example of Yaroslava Shvedova who switched allegiances in August.

Pennetta is having a good run again, this time dismantling the overplaying drama-queen Jankovic who was uncertain whether she hurt her wrist or her knee but good-naturedly settled for both. “I feel like I have been in the war, when I come off the court with bruises and cuts,” Jankovic said. Maybe you should take a break then.